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321 NOUS41 KAKQ 061627 PNSAKQ MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092- 093-095>100-509>525-070430- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1227 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 08/04/2020 TORNADO EVENT... ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS EF-1 TORNADO IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY VA... Start Location...Fleeton in Northumberland County VA End Location...Near Reedville in Northumberland County VA Date...08/04/2020 Estimated Time...606 AM EDT to 609 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...105 mph Maximum Path Width...100 yards Path Length...2.2 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...37.8137/-76.2771 Ending Lat/Lon...37.8441/-76.2874 ...Summary... A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path of storm damage consistent with an EF1 tornado. Peak winds were estimated to be 100 to 105 mph. The tornado moved onshore from the Chesapeake Bay in the town of Fleeton, crossing Fleeton Road where several houses experienced roof and siding damage. In addition, trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then crossed over the Wicomico River and the moved back onshore near Timbs Road where trees were uprooted and snapped, and a few houses experienced roof and siding damage. The tornado then moved northward to near Buzzards Point Road, destroying a canopy, before lifting. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ MRD